According to sources familiar Samsung’s plans who have talked to SamMobile, neither Samsung Europe nor Samsung Europe is working on Galaxy Note 5 firmware. This might be an indication that the Galaxy Note 5’s early launch will be limited to certain markets, including North America, South Korea, China, Singapore, Hong Kong and other Asian countries.

If accurate, that would certainly be surprising, considering that Samsung might ignore some major European markets. Comparatively, Apple’s first wave of new iPhone launches always includes several European countries, including the U.K., France, and Germany.

Furthermore, SamMobile speculates that the Galaxy S6 edge Plus should be available initially in the same markets where the Galaxy Note 5 will launch first. Worldwide availability for both handsets should be completed in October or later this year.

Naturally, this is just a rumor for the time being, and Samsung is yet to confirm its rumored August 12th Galaxy Note 5 announcement event and the proposed August 21st release date.